- Sun Dec 28 2003 Year in review: Playing politics
It's almost easier to list what politicians in Washington did not do in 2003 than what they did.
- Thu Jun 17 2004 Antipiracy bill targets technology
Should it be legal to sell a product that can be used to violate copyrights? Some U.S. senators don't think so. - Wed Nov 12 2003 Share 'True Crime,' do the time
A copyright bill backed by key senators would place file swappers in prison for up to three years if they have a copy of even one prerelease movie in their shared folders.
- Tue Feb 20 2001 Napster's hired gun
Attorney David Boies made his name during the Microsoft trial. Now Napster fans hope he'll be their savior to keep music downloads free.
- Fri May 27 2005 This week in copyright infringement
Feds shut down a popular Web site that allegedly distributed copyrighted movies, including versions of the latest "Star Wars."
- Tue Mar 3 2009 Controversial provisions remain in patent reform bill
Leaders in Congress are making a third effort to pass the Patent Reform Act, even though divisions remain over significant portions of the legislation.
- Mon Mar 26 2001 Napster asks fans to join D.C. caravan
The company is bringing its message to Washington, D.C., scheduling a 1960s-like "teach-in" and free concert to accompany a planned congressional hearing on online copyright issues.
- Thu May 14 1998 Microsoft spurs spin cycle in D.C.
Two opponents on Capitol Hill weigh in on news that the software giant and state and federal antitrust regulators are trying to settle their differences.
- Wed Sep 24 2008 Bush administration opposes RIAA-backed copyright bill
Bill backed by large copyright holders including the MPAA and RIAA seemed like it might become law. Now it's run into an implied veto threat from the White House.
- Thu Sep 11 2008 RIAA, MPAA resume lobbying push to expand copyright law
Politicians are back from their summer holidays, and major copyright holders are renewing their lobbying efforts for two bills that enjoy bipartisan support.
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